Key Concepts
Understanding the terminology used in DashVERSE dashboards helps you interpret the quality metrics and assessment results effectively.
Dimension
A high-level quality aspect of research software. Dimensions are the broadest category in the EVERSE quality framework and group related quality concerns together.
Indicator
A specific, measurable quality criterion within a dimension. Each indicator defines what aspect of quality is being measured and how it can be evaluated.
Assessment
A complete quality evaluation of a software project performed at a specific point in time. It captures which software was assessed, when, and by what tools.
Check
A single test result within an assessment. It represents the outcome of evaluating one indicator for a specific software project.
How They Relate
Each check evaluates exactly one indicator and produces a status result.
When you run a quality assessment on your software, the assessment produces multiple checks. Each check tests one indicator (like "README exists") and returns a status (Pass/Fail). Indicators are organized into dimensions (like "Documentation") to help you understand which areas of quality need attention.